The Vicars discuss Communion Setting 8, explain the importance of heat in the winter, and extol the virtues of Jessie's internship ending.

Intro & Hold Music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art: designed by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI

Introducing a new mini-series: Peace, Be Still, where the Vicars react to current events and other pressing matters. In the inaugural episode, the Vicars discuss the tragedy and devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, direct the community to ways they can help those affected, and share personal memories from Appalachia.

How to help:

-Donate or volunteer with FEMA https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/volunteer-donate

-Donate or volunteer with the Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief/hurricane-helene.html

-Donate to the Lutheran Disaster Response https://www.elca.org/ldr

-Donate to Catholic Charities https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/what-we-do/disaster-relief/hurricane-helene-response/

Intro music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art: designed by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI

To start spooky season off right, the Vicars share their personal paranormal experiences... Or at least the first few that come to mind.

Intro music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art: designed by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI

The Vicars poke and prod their microphones while giving home renovation tips, drooling over European gluten, and sharing their class schedules.

P.S. Apologies for any remaining contact/background noise; the Vicars tried their best to herniate their editor this episode. <3 Dom

Intro music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art: designed by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI

The podcast time machine takes us back to Pride Month! John 3:16 finally gets the spotlight, Dominique shatters some lofty expectations, and everyone brags about having zero felonies.

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If you or anyone in your life needs support, please use these free resources:

-National Suicide Prevention (& Veteran Crisis) Hotline: call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org (& veteranscrisisline.net)

-National Domestic Violence Hotline: call 800.799.SAFE(7233), text "START" to 88788, or chat online at thehotline.org

-Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: call 800.662.HELP(4357) or online at findtreatment.gov/

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Intro music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art: designed by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI

As the Midwest is inundated with record flooding, the Vicars discuss laundry, children's books, and Jessie's future as Bishop.

(Note: Jessie references this episode as #4, and astute minds will see that only 2 episodes have been published prior. Episode #4 was released prior to #3 to address the disaster).

Intro music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art: designed by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI

The Vicars discuss your own personal Jesus, prove they really are turtle-y enough for the Turtle Club, and continue to triangulate themselves despite their worst efforts.

Intro music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art: designed by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI

Welcome to episode one of the Half Vested Podcast! Jessie & Susan start the party with the necessary introductions, lay the groundwork for future episodes, and narrowly avoid a dangerous Bean attack.

Intro & Hold Music: Bach's Prelude in F, performed by Jessie Hodgson

Cover Art by Paul Bloms & Dominique Rapsch, with help from AI